By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of Louis L. Kafka relative to the tuition of children under the control of the Department of Transitional Assistance living in family shelters. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Messrs. Kafka of Stoughton and Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of Louis L. Kafka and William C. Galvin relative to education or training activities for purposes of meeting the Department of Transitional Assistance work requirement for applicants seeking certain master’s degrees. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 170) of Louis L. Kafka and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 279) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the feasibility of ergonomically designed school buildings and its beneficial impact on students and faculty. Education.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to establishing an appeals board within the department of environmental protection. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 548) of Louis L. Kafka and Barbara A. L'Italien relative to the health insurance of children of divorced parents. Financial Services.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to petitions to the Juvenile Court or Probate Court on behalf of certain special juveniles. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The Judiciary.

By Messrs. Galvin of Canton and Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of William C. Galvin and others relative to patient information regarding reconstructive surgery. Public Health.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1177) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities. Public Health.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and William C. Galvin for legislation to authorize Paul Scott Noe, an employee of the Trial Court, to transfer his vacation benefits accrued during his time in the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1406) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to provide certain creditable service for retirement purposes to Robert Iantosca, an employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1407) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and Brian M. Ashe that the State Board of Retirement provide a certain pension allowance to Cynthia Smith Wilder, the surviving spouse of Kevin Wilder. Public Service.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Louis L. Kafka that cities and towns be authorized to create local rules and procedures allowing persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services in exchange for a reduction in property tax obligations. Revenue.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of Louis L. Kafka for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to correct certain assessment errors. Revenue.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1678) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to designate October 18 as inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1854) of Louis L. Kafka relative to promoting pedestrian safety by the wearing of reflective material or possession of luminescent devices. Transportation.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1856) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Secretary of Transportation promulgate rules and regulations to implement and promote a yellow dot program designed to alert first responders to certain motor vehicle accidents. Transportation.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2306) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Victim and Witness Assistance Board assume the management and administration of the Garden of Peace memorial garden in the city of Boston . The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2307) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the penalties for operating motor vehicles after license suspension or revocation. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2464) of Louis L. Kafka for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the safety of dental amalgam. Public Health.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation be authorized to create and maintain a fund for the insurance of shares and deposits of members of the Central Credit Union Fund, Inc. Financial Services.

By Messrs. Kafka of Stoughton and Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3958) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) relative to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority capital infrastructure fund in the town of Stoughton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Christos Zabounidis, Ph. D relative to the computerized immunization registry within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
This bill is by request.*

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1857) of Michael J. Hyde relative to the display of motor vehicle number plates. Transportation.
This bill is by request.*

* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.

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